AGREED.Deserves to stay on a Championship wage than to go to lower division on lower wage. But shouldn't be first choice.
Preston North End are delighted to welcome Jayden Meghoma to the club on loan until the end of the season. The left-back has joined PNE from Premier League side Brentford, where he is regarded as one of England’s brightest young talents by head coach Thomas Frank. Jayden, 18, has taken the No.3 shirt at North End and will be available to make his debut in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday. Jayden said: “It's a good opportunity for me to play football and I'm really excited to play for Preston North End. “I've spoken to the manager. He plays with wing-backs and I like to play quite attacking football as well so I think it'll suit my game a lot and I'm here to just enjoy my football. “I’m really excited. It's a really good challenge for me and I think it's good to get minutes in my legs and play football week in, week out so it's all about the experience and just pushing myself.” please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image Jayden spent time in the Tottenham Hotspur Academy before joining Southampton on a scholarship in 2022. With the Saints, he made four first team appearances and his performances and potential led to Brentford purchasing the England youth international in the summer of 2024. Jayden made his Premier League debut for the Bees against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in December, and he now joins PNE with the aim of earning further senior experience. Manager Paul Heckingbottom added: “Jayden’s a player we’ve been watching closely and we’re really excited about adding him to our team. “He’s a fast, tricky full-back who loves to get forward and plays a big part in attacks, while also being able to do the important work at the other end. “Everything we’ve seen through scouting Jayden and heard about him from people in the game has been really positive so I think he’ll prove to be an important asset for us between now and the end of the season.”
Yes two left sided defenders , better balance in squad also the younger Mawene is being noted Brentford will get first option to buy as and when Youths on MUTV tonight not sure whether it's free to air
BBC rumour:North End are also closing in on a new contract for defender Liam Lindsay, 29, who has made 24 appearances for the club across all competitions this season. (Lancashire Post) Has signed. Also: Preston North End are interested in 23-year-old left-back Bryan Hein, who is out of contract with 2. Bundesliga club Jahn Regensburg. Worth £400k?
Kian Best has joined Irish side Bohemian on loan until 30th June 2025. The 19-year-old defender has made the move ahead of the start of the League of Ireland Premier Division season, which for Bohemian gets underway on Sunday 16th February when they take on Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium. A product of the North End Academy, Besty made his professional debut for the Lilywhites in August 2023 and has gone on to make 17 appearances in total for PNE, as well as featuring in the England youth setup. Everyone at the club wishes Kian all the best for his loan move.
McBurnie and O'Brien probably wages too expensive. McBurnie was a free transfer to Las Palmas. Low seems to be the one NE want: younger and cheaper but good reputation.
Preston North End are delighted to confirm Ryan Porteous has joined the club on loan from Watford. The central defender will spend the remainder of the season at Deepdale and will take the No.2 shirt. Ryan arrives with experience of playing regularly in the Championship and also on the international stage with Scotland. Ryan said: “I’m delighted. It’s all come about quite fast. When the manager spoke to me, having worked with him before at Hibs, I was pretty sure that I was going to come here. “I'm looking forward to it. I think at the age I am now, I need a consistent run of games and a healthy environment. I feel that Preston can provide that right now.” please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image The 25-year-old began his career with his boyhood club Hibernian, where he worked with PNE manager Paul Heckingbottom. After more than 150 appearances for Hibs, Ryan made the move to England to join up with Watford in January 2023. He’s since featured 82 times for the Hornets and the defender has also earned 12 caps for Scotland, including an appearance at the 2024 European Championships. Paul Heckingbottom said: “I’m really pleased we’ve managed to bring Ryan in. He’s a player I know well from my time at Hibernian and I’m looking forward to working with him again. “We’re unfortunately going to be missing Jordan Storey for a while through injury, so it’s a position which we wanted to cover and we’ve managed to do that by adding quality with Ryan. “He’s an international defender with experience of playing regularly in the Championship, so he’ll be a good addition for us between now and the end of the season Preston North End are delighted to confirm Kitt Nelson has signed a new contract with the club. The 20-year-old, who has progressed through the PNE Academy since joining at an early age, has signed a new deal to keep him at Deepdale until at least 2028. He will now join up with Cork City ahead of the start of their season and will remain at Turners Cross until 30th June. Kitt said: “I’m over the moon really. I’ve been here since I was eight so to sign a new deal, I’m just delighted and looking forward to the hard work ahead. “When you’re young, you’re always trying to impress and earn yourself a contract with the aim of breaking into the first team. I’m really excited to have the opportunity to really kick on over the next few years. “I can’t thank the gaffer enough for what he’s done for me. He’s brought me up to the first team environment and I’ve noticed myself improving every day. “I’m really excited for my loan spell at Cork now, too. They’ve got good fans out there and they’re a big ambitious club so I’m delighted with the opportunity to get some more experience.” Kitt was predominantly an attacker coming through the ranks at North End, scoring plenty of goals throughout the age groups and particularly for the U19s. He’s shown versatility this season, though, as he’s operated on the right of a back four or as a wing-back in Premier League Cup matches and in the Central League. Kitt has been involved in four Championship matchday squads this season and has regularly trained with the first team at Euxton. Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “Kitt’s definitely deserved his new deal. He’s a great lad with a top attitude and he’s worked really hard ever since I arrived. “I think his loan to Cork will do him the world of good in terms of going out and getting that experience in a good league and getting used to playing men’s football.”
